What We Do

Focus and Specialization

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) program is focused on supporting arts professionals for educational programs of study, research and creative work abroad. The ACC identifies outstanding individuals in the arts who seek to expand their vision through exposure to a new environment and different approaches to creative thinking.

We assist ACC fellows in planning programs and opening doors to a rich network of resources and professionals in their fields.

Individual Fellowships

Professional Research and Education Programs

The ACC supports arts practitioners and professionals for research, training and creative work including but not limited to:

Residency programs
Visiting scholar programs
Internships
Collaborative projects
Classes and workshops
Conferences
Cultural surveys

Academic Programs

Partial support is granted for graduate study, academic research, residencies and visiting scholar programs. The ACC does not cover tuition expenses or undergraduate study.

Project Grants and Institutions

The ACC provides partial support to institutions carrying out programs of particular significance to international cultural exchange.

Fields of Award

Archaeology
Architecture (design, history and theory)
Arts Administration
Arts Education
Art Criticism
Art History
Conservation
Crafts
Dance

Non- Commercial Design
Film and Video
Museology
Music
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Theatre

Services Provided in the U.S.

The ACC ensures that funding and time is well spent. In addition to organizing custom-tailored educational programs of cultural exchange for each individual, the ACC facilitates a smooth entry into life abroad of Asian fellows traveling to the U.S. by providing the following:

Visa assistance
Travel logistics
Local orientation
Housing
Specialized programming